The Indian Ocean!

So here we are - at the Indian Ocean! It is beautiful! As always, posting photos has been difficult. We are going to try again tomorrow as we head further south in Kwazulu Natal to Eshowe. The posts are not what we want them to be. That second day, I had a long, descriptive piece that was beautifully written and it cut off on me, so no more of that - just quickly typed, error-full posts. Better narration when we get home. :)
So we went on a boat ride today and saw some hippos and crocs. It was really cool! Then we spent some time on the beach - thinking of ya'll who we love at home - on our beautiful Eastern Shore of Virgina! The wetlands here are actually called "Eastern Shores!" (Dad, we have already given several of the hats away to friends we have made along the way and they have been much appreciated. Thanks!
Because of global warming, there had been a serious drought here for 8 years. Actually, our water where we are staying is not good - it could even run out on us so they tell us. The mouth of the estuary has closed off due to the drought and the size of the wetlands is about 1/4 of what it used to be. Our Earth is in a desperate state.
We have been immersed in true South African culture here in Mtubatuba. As we head towards St. Lucia, it is more of a beach scene - tourists from all over the world.
We are having the time of our lives! Thinking of you all!!
xoxo
-going to TRY to post some more pics again. We can't seem to upload the ones of the animals from Kruger, but we keep trying. They are awesome!! We want you to see them!